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Two people were rescued from Table Mountain over the weekend after they became trapped on a small ledge while abseiling.

The two hikers, aged 35 and 37, called for help, following multiple failed attempts to recover their entangled ropes after they completed the sixth abseil.

In the latest news on 3 May, the ANC ordered former president Jacob Zuma to attend a disciplinary hearing next week.

SANBI has confirmed the trails leading from the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden to Table Mountain will remain closed for the weekend.

SANParks spokesperson JP Louw said while some hiking trails had been reopened, Skeleton Gorge and the contour path between Fernwood and Cecilia Forest remained closed.

Officials from the park said the light rain and mist over the past few days had helped contain the fires spread.

South African National Parks (SANParks) has issued an update on the fires that have raged since lightning strikes took place last Sunday.

The blaze had affected hiking trails